Bronze Leopard - Bini / Edu - Nigeria

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Julien Gauthier
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Bronze Leopard, a Benin–Nigeria replica of the 17th–18th century made in the lost-wax casting method, weighing 5.2 kg with dimensions 40 cm (h) × 40 cm (w) × 16 cm (d), in good condition and sold without a stand.

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Bronze Leopard, Panther - Benin, Nigeria 5.2 Kilos

Replika from the 17th-18th centuries, made in the lost form.
Wax casting process and, back then, very elaborate, one-of-a-kind.

Bronze Leopard, Panther - Benin, Nigeria 5.2 Kilos

Replika from the 17th-18th centuries, made in the lost form.
Wax casting process and, back then, very elaborate, one-of-a-kind.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bini / Edu
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Bronze Leopard
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
5200 g
Sold by
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Objects sold
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